I read the reviews before I made my purchase, so I'd like to put in my review to help others. The little screen attached to the lid is actually made of whole metal, no plastic that can touch  the water inside. The pictures on the website show that piece in a mixture of metal and plastic. They probably improved their design. I'm happy about the change. This kettle is bigger than my previous one, and I love the minimalist look! Very happy with the purchase.